What is the approximate cost of dog grooming? Five points to consider when choosing a salon

How do you shampoo and trim your dog's hair? For breeds that require grooming (cutting hair with scissors or clippers), some owners may find it difficult to do it themselves and prefer to leave it to a salon. However, you may be concerned about the cost and frequency of grooming.

For breeds that don't require grooming, shampooing at home is fine, but if you're busy and don't have much time, a salon is recommended. This article will provide you with a rough idea of ​​grooming salon prices and tips on choosing a grooming salon.

Do all dogs need grooming?

As mentioned briefly above, some dog breeds require grooming and others do not. There are two types of dog coats: double-coated and single-coated. Single-coated dog breeds require grooming.

• Double-coated → A double-layered coat consisting of an overcoat and an undercoat. The overcoat sheds gradually daily, replacing itself in the same way as humans. The undercoat sheds during the spring and fall shedding seasons.

• Single-coated → A single-layered coat consisting of only an overcoat and no undercoat. The lack of an undercoat makes them vulnerable to the cold. They shed little and continue to grow, which has the advantage of reducing the hassle of cleaning up dog hair indoors.

Single-coated dog breeds that require grooming include poodles, Maltese, schnauzers, terriers, and papillons. For more information on the need for grooming, please read this article.
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Grooming Price Guide

For breeds that require grooming, leaving it to a professional groomer at a salon is a quicker solution and less stressful for your dog. However, fees can be quite high, so be sure to check beforehand.

Prices Vary by Dog Size

Prices at grooming salons vary by salon. Prices can vary even within the same area, but please use the prices below as a guide. Pricing is often posted on salon websites, so be sure to check.

• Shampoo...from 3,000 yen
• Small dogs...around 3,000-8,000 yen
• Medium dogs...around 5,000-8,000 yen
• Large dogs...around 7,000-10,000 yen

For grooming, the price generally includes shampooing, a full haircut, and basic care (nail clipping, anal gland expression, ear cleaning, etc.). Depending on the salon, the price may vary depending on whether you choose shampooing, partial haircuts, paw and anal gland clipping, nail clipping, anal gland expression, or ear cleaning.

Poodles, schnauzers, and terriers are considered difficult breeds to groom, and some salons charge higher fees. Be sure to check beforehand. Also, if you want to save money on grooming, you can lower the cost by enrolling in a professional grooming school.

Prices vary with additional options

Some grooming salons offer a variety of options in addition to shampooing, cutting, and basic grooming.

Optional services include foam and mud packs, microbubbles, carbonated baths, treatments, teeth brushing, and tartar removal. Prices vary by salon, so try to incorporate as many as possible. Also, if your pet's skin is sensitive and regular shampooing isn't possible, or if brushing can't remove all the hairballs, additional fees may apply.

Five Points to Consider When Choosing a Grooming Salon

Grooming at a salon not only improves your dog's appearance, but also helps keep it clean and healthy. A professional groomer's full-body examination can also help detect illnesses.

We'll introduce some tips for choosing a salon, so be sure to find one you can trust.

Provides thorough counseling

Each dog has a different personality. Some dogs quickly become attached to groomers, while others are afraid. Since trust is important when grooming, choose a salon that offers consultations so the groomer can get to know your dog's personality.

During the consultation, it's important to communicate your ideal grooming style, but you should also explain your dog's personality, such as areas it dislikes, whether it's a biter, or whether it doesn't get along with other dogs. This will help the salon create a grooming-friendly atmosphere and make adjustments to help your dog feel at ease.

Ask about how often you shampoo and groom at home

It's also important to let the groomer know about grooming at home. The length of each grooming session and the frequency of grooming will vary depending on whether you brush your dog daily or regularly shampoo it.

If you don't groom your dog at home and only go to the salon a few times a year, you'll end up with a lot of hairballs, which will take time and be a burden on your dog.

If you can't groom your dog at home, we recommend going to the salon regularly. If you shampoo and groom your dog at home, let your groomer know, and together you can decide how often you'll visit the salon and what treatments you'll need.

They'll ask about chronic illnesses and surgeries

If your dog has a chronic illness or has had surgery due to illness or injury, you'll need to be careful when grooming.

Depending on the location of surgery or chronic illnesses such as back pain, choose a salon that takes care to minimize strain on your dog's body, such as by helping them stand during grooming.

They'll let you know about any health conditions they notice

Groomers touch your dog's body, coat, and skin, so they can quickly notice changes in the condition of your dog's skin, eyes, ears, nails, and more.

You can trust a salon that cares for your dog's health by suggesting treatments tailored to their symptoms and, in some cases, recommending a trip to the vet.

Consider safety during grooming

There have been cases of pets falling off a grooming platform while not being watched, or being injured by scissors or clippers.

We recommend visiting the salon in advance to ensure that grooming is performed safely, and if possible, to hear from customers.

We also recommend maintaining salon treatments

Generally, it's recommended to groom your dog once every 1-2 months. Even within the same breed, hair growth rates and hair volume vary, so visit the salon at a pace that suits your individual dog.

If you can't often go to the salon, we recommend maintaining the condition after a salon treatment. You can maintain a beautiful condition by simply brushing your dog carefully and gradually trimming the overgrown hair. It's difficult to trim long hair yourself, so be sure to groom your dog regularly.

Summary

We hope you enjoyed our introduction to grooming fees and how to choose a salon. Grooming services vary depending on the size and breed of your dog, so be sure to research before you go.

Also, if your dog gets injured at the salon, your dog may come to dislike grooming.

We recommend that you inquire and consult with the groomer in advance to ensure you find one you can trust with your dog and get a good fit.